| 释义 |
needy
I. \ˈnēdē, -di\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English nedy, from ned need + -y
: marked by want of the means of living : poverty-stricken
< needy families >
< the needy blind >
< the neediest cases >
Synonyms: see poor
II. noun, singular or plural in construction
: one that is unable to maintain economic self-sufficiency or that must receive public or private assistance of some kind
< take care of the needy >
III. adjective
: marked by want of affection, attention, or emotional support
< pathetically needy for affection — N.W. Aldrich Jr. > |